Iowa Running Calendar 2025-2026

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Explore the best running races in Iowa for 2025-2026! Our updated list features 89 exciting races across the region. Find your next race in Iowa below and join the running community at these great events!

Half Marathons Marathons Trail Runs Triathlons
November 2025
Nov
8
Saturday

Born to Run 5k - Des Moines

Trail Run 5 km
Nov
9
Sunday

Iowa Trail Run Series: Waubonsie

Trail Run 5 km 10 km
Nov
9
Sunday

Girls on the Run 5K

5 km
Nov
15
Saturday

Pie Gobbler Half Marathon

5 km 10 km Half Marathon
Nov
15
Saturday

Finish Strong: Dan Sorensen 5K

5 km
Nov
16
Sunday

Miles for Men's Health

5 km 15 km
Nov
22
Saturday

Stuffed Turkey Endurance Race

Trail Run 10 mi 50 km 50 mi 100 mi
Nov
22
Saturday

Santa Fun Run

5 km
Nov
23
Sunday

Bodies Race Company - Des Moines

Trail Run 5 km 10 km
Nov
27
Thursday

Ames Turkey Trot

5 km
Nov
27
Thursday

Cedar Rapids Turkey Trot 5K

5 km
Nov
27
Thursday

Waukee Turkey Trot

5 km
Nov
27
Thursday

YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley McCarthy-Bush Turkey Trot

5 km 5 mi
Nov
27
Thursday

Ankeny Turkey Trot 5K

5 km
Nov
29
Saturday

PCCS Fun Run/Walk 5K

5 km
December 2025
Dec
6
Saturday

Hitchcock Experience Endurance Runs

Trail Run 13 mi 50 mi 101 km 100 mi
Dec
6
Saturday

Jingle Bell Run - Iowa City

5 km
Dec
6
Saturday

BMS Ugly Sweater 5K

5 km
Dec
6
Saturday

Van Meter Ugly Sweater Run

5 km
Dec
13
Saturday

Santa Run - Des Moines

5 km
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